Presó i Sales Gòtiques de l'Ajuntament
A former jail set on the ground floor of the Casa de la Vila, Morella's 14th-century Gothic town hall beside Carrer Blasco de Alagón. It was in use from 1359 until 1969 and its walls still bear graffiti scratched by prisoners. The same building holds, on its upper floor, two Gothic halls that reveal Morella's medieval importance. A moving corner within the walled town.
A jail in use from 1359 until 1969 leaves marks that are hard to forget: on the walls of the Presó i Sales Gòtiques de l'Ajuntament in Morella you can still read graffiti scratched by prisoners over six centuries.
A bit of history
The prison occupies the ground floor of the Casa de la Vila, the 14th-century Gothic town hall beside Carrer Blasco de Alagón. Upstairs in the same building, two Gothic halls survive that reflect the weight Morella carried in the medieval period, when it was a key frontier stronghold.
Visiting
- There is an entrance fee; ask for hours at the Tourist Info.
- It sits inside the walled town, a few steps from the town wall.
- The prisoners' graffiti is the detail that leaves the strongest impression.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Prison and Gothic Halls of the Town Hall cost?
Entry has a fee. It's best to ask about hours and price at Morella's Tourist Info before visiting.
Where is Morella's old prison?
It occupies the ground floor of the Casa de la Vila, the 14th-century Gothic town hall next to Blasco de Alagón street, within the walled enclosure and a few steps from the wall.
What makes the Prison and Gothic Halls special?
The prison was in use from 1359 until 1969 and its walls still bear graffiti carved by inmates over six centuries. The same building holds two Gothic halls upstairs that reflect Morella's medieval importance.
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